An economic analysis on automated construction safety : Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and 3D printing

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This book addresses information technologies recently applied in the field of construction safety. Combining case studies, literature reviews and interviews to study the issue, it presents cutting-edge applications of various information technologies (ITs) in construction in different parts of the world, together with a wealth of figures, tables and examples. Though primarily intended for researchers and experts in the field, the book will also benefit graduate students. Read more... Abstract: This book addresses information technologies recently applied in the field of construction safety. Read more... Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Turning the Tide in the Construction Industry: From Traditional Construction Safety Measures to an Innovative Automated Approach (Rita Yi Man Li)....Pages 1-22 Robots for the Construction Industry (Rita Yi Man Li)....Pages 23-46 Building Information Modelling and Construction Safety (Rita Yi Man Li)....Pages 47-72 Addictive Manufacturing, Prosumption and Construction Safety (Rita Yi Man Li)....Pages 73-104 Software Engineering and Reducing Construction Fatalities: An Example of the Use of Chatbot (Rita Yi Man Li)....Pages 105-116 Virtual Reality and Construction Safety (Rita Yi Man Li)....Pages 117-136 Smart Working Environments Using the Internet of Things and Construction Site Safety (Rita Yi Man Li)....Pages 137-153 RAND Appropriateness Study in Regard to Automated Construction Safety: A Global Perspective (Rita Yi Man Li)....Pages 155-173